READING & WRITING – PART 4

BE MY VALENTINE

St. Valentine’s Day has roots in several different legends that 19. __________ found their way to us through the ages. One of the most popular legends is about Valentine, a Christian priest, 20. __________ had been thrown into prison for his teachings by the Romans. On February 14th Valentine was beheaded, not 21. __________ because he was a Christian, but also because he had performed a miracle. He supposedly cured the jailer’s daughter of her blindness. The night before he was executed, he wrote the jailer’s daughter a farewell letter, signing it, ”From Your Valentine”. 22. __________ legend tells us that this same Valentine, well-loved by all, wrote notes from his jail cell to children and friends who missed 23. __________. Throughout the ages, people also believed that birds picked their mates on February 14! Whatever the odd mixture of origins, St. Valentine’s Day is now a day for sweethearts. It is the day that you show your friend or loved one that you care. You 24. __________ send candy, flowers or other gifts to someone you think is special.